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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,630.89, 33,941.33 and 6,835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,630.89, 33,941.33 and 6,835.29 is: 10,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,630.89 : 33,941.33 = 6,835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,630.89/33,941.33 = 6,835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,630.89x = 33,941.33 × 6,835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,630.89x = 231,998,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,998,697.71/22,630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.42

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